Pearl Ex™ - Poppin’ Pearls

Pearl Ex® makes stamped images shimmer.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Stamp image with Versamark™.

   

2. Step 2

   Apply Pearl Ex™ to stamped images with sponge daubers, stipple brushes, cotton balls or Q-tips.
   

   

3. Step 3

   Remove excess Pearl Ex™ with a Swiffer™ cloth.
   
   If you are just using one background, skip to Step 7.
   
   

   

4. Step 4 (Optional)

   For a double background, ink a second background stamp with Versamark™ and stamp over the first one.
   

   

5. Step 5 (Optional)

   Apply a second color of Pearl Ex™. It will stick to both backgrounds.
   

   

6. Step 6 (Optional)

   Another swipe of the Swiffer™ cloth will remove the excess powder.
   

   

7. Step 7

   Seal images with an acrylic sealer. Without a sealant, the Pearl Ex will come off whenever touched.
   

   

8. Step 8 (Variation)

   Stamp image with craft or pigment ink.
   

   

9. Step 9

   Apply Pearl Ex™ carefully. The ink will smear a bit.
   

   

10. Step 10

    Use the Swiffer™ cloth to take off excess powder, then apply acrylic sealer.
    

    

11. Step 11

    Finish your card..
    

    

Your Turn

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